Love at First Novel by Gu Lingfei

River had already started to notice something-Serenity was just waiting to see when he'd finally break the ice.

She wanted to stay in Eaglioncile with the kids for the summer, just to watch how River's story unfolded.

Of course, that was just wishful thinking. In ten days, she'd be heading back. On one hand, she had her own businesses to run. Tania had handed over the

York family's household matters to her, so she was now in charge of both her own affairs and the various smaller businesses under the York name.

The York family owned several properties that brought in rental income. Serenity didn't go out and collect the rent herself, but she had to handle the books. Her plate was full.

Another reason she had to return soon was Zachary. He didn't want her staying in Eaglioncile that long. He told her to take the kids for a week, have fun, and then come back.

thought a week was too short. She had to

he'd be stuck alone in an empty house. And for a man who loved his wife more than life itself, not seeing her for ten days was unbearable. He also joked that their son would use

or cry-Zachary was even jealous of his own

boy dearly. He was just stricter with him. Their daughter, on the other hand, was the apple of his eye. He pampered her endlessly, calling her the York family's treasured

son needed to be raised right. Even if he didn't take over the family business, he should be strong enough to support and protect his little

said with excitement. "When you have time, invite Romina out for dinner or shopping. Get a feel for her

Romina's super friendly. She even offered to be our tour guide said she'd show us around and take us to try all the local

but we did exchange numbers. When I have time, I'll call her for

told the old lady more details about River and Romina's recent

the Lafond family

River isn't the kind to just let